62812 Benton, IL is a small town located in Franklin County with a population of 11,132. The population density is 113 people per square mile compared to the US Population density of 93 people per square mile. Local businesses in 62812 Benton, IL include S&E Automotive and NAPA Auto Parts, while outdoor activities consist of year-round fishing at Rend Lake and participating in area sports tournaments such as the Mini Cheerleading National Championships held at Rend Lake College. Other organizations in 62812 Benton, IL are Pets for Vets and the Franklin County Pet Adoption Center. Lastly, local sporting events include an annual 5k race put on by the Franklin County Parks Department and a youth soccer league run by the Benton Recreation Department.
The population in Benton (zip 62812) is 11,132. There are 117 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Benton (zip 62812) is 41.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Benton (zip 62812) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Benton (zip 62812)
- 53.3% are married
- 14.5% are divorced
- 24.9% are married with children
- 20.2% have children, but are single
Race in Benton (zip 62812)
- 93.6% are White
- 0.7% are Black
- 1.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.8% Two or more races
- 0.3% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander